I wanted you to stay - but I had to love you enough to let you go.  And it hurts so much.  We shared such a special bond.  As a youngster I loved doing obedience with you in full show coat.  You used to get so excited when you realised that we were on our way to the conservation park for another session.

I loved it when you were asked to demonstrate the "leave" for the baby Border Collies in the beginners classes.  You never let me down once.  Your eyes never left my face, waiting for the next command.  So we sarted doing tracking, and you were in your element.  The trainer always said that he could see the bigger dogs racing through the long grass.  But you were only little, so he had no idea how far you had got until he heard that excited yelp that said you had found me.  We have so many memories, don't we?

In over 30 years, this is the first time there has been no Toy Poodle in the house, to keep the rest in order.  They all knew you were boss, and when you could no longer see, and walked into them, it was them that got told off - and they weren't allowed to answer you back.  Misty I miss you so much.  I wanted to celebrate your 17th birthday in September, but it wasn't to be.  But I held you to the end, and told you what a good girl you are.

Run free Moo Moo, until we meet again.

so sorry to hear of your loss,  it sounds like misty was one in a million, run free little misty (hugs) x x x

Jean I am so very sorry. What a special girl. I can imagine how empty your life must seem -but how full your heart is.

So sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you.  May Misty Run Free at the Bridge, always waiting until you meet again. 

((((hugs)))))

Oh Jean, Im so very sorry to hear this ((( Warmest wishes and biggest Hugs to you )))
(What a lovely post from Marianne, I absolutely second her!)
Liv xx

RIP Misty-so sorry for your loss....the oldies are quite simply so precious. What a wonderful life she had x

So sorry for your loss, I have tears in my eyes just reading your post because the love between you shines through. She was clearly so very special and will always be in your heart. Rest in Peace little Misty.

I am so sorry to hear this, Misty obviously had a wonderful life with you, she was a special girl,  even though she was such a good age it doesn't stop it hurting any the less
run free at the bridge sweetheart x

I,m sorry to hear you lost Misty Jean ,what a special little girl you had there  sixteen years of love she must have been so much fun with her working ability as well.
Take care
Sharon x

So sorry Jean, my best friend growing up was my mums dog 'Misty' the rough collie who we sadly lost aged 12 to a brain tumour, just reading her name brought a smile to my face.

You have some fantastic memories and what a lovely long life

Run free Misty x

i'm sorry for your loss jean {{{hugs}}}

so sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear about your special girl. She was obviously much loved; what wonderful memories you must have.
Run free Misty. 

So sad to hear this JeanSW you obviously loved her deeply.
She'll be waiting at The Bridge Im sure.

I'm so very sorrt for your loss.
Thank you for sharing with us some of your memories of Misty.
She must have been a very special girl!
Run free Misty!
Hugs,
Karen

So sorry for your loss. A very "Special" girl and very "Special" memories. (((Hugs)))
Wendy

so very sorry for your loss.
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oh Jean your post made me cry im sorry for your loss ((HUGS)) xx RIP Misty run free sweet one xx